CN111343877B

CN111343877B - Atomization device and method thereof

Info

Publication number: CN111343877B
Application number: CN201980003528.5A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 陈琛; 付尧; 冯舒婷; 阳祖刚; 张金
Original assignee: Shenzhen Relx Technology Co Ltd
Current assignee: Shenzhen Relx Technology Co Ltd
Priority date: 2018-08-17
Filing date: 2019-06-27
Publication date: 2021-09-28
Anticipated expiration: 2039-06-27
Also published as: US11849771B2; WO2020034770A1; US20200305509A1; WO2020034773A1; CN111182808A; US20200315250A1; US20200305503A1; WO2020034774A1; CN111343877A; US20200323269A1; CN111182807A; US11382354B2; US20210307394A1; WO2020034771A1; CN111315247A; WO2020034772A1; US11399568B2; CN111212577A

Abstract

An atomization device (100) and method thereof. The atomizing device (100) includes a cartridge (100A) and a main body (100B). The cartridge (100A) has a housing (3), a heating element (6) and a heating element base (8). The heating assembly base (8) has a reservoir, the heating assembly base (8) having a first support member adjacent the reservoir and a second support member adjacent the reservoir. The reservoir has a first depth. The first support member has a plurality of openings and the second support member has a ramp structure (82 r). The ramp structure (82r) is spaced from the bottom of the reservoir by a distance greater than the first depth, and the plurality of openings are spaced from the bottom of the reservoir by a distance greater than the first depth. The main body (100B) has a receiving portion (24 c). The receiving portion (24c) covers a portion of the cartridge (100A) when the cartridge (100A) is removably coupled with the main body (100B).

Description

Atomization device and method thereof

Technical Field

The present invention relates generally to an aerosolization device and method thereof, and more particularly to an electronic device for providing an inhalable aerosol (aerosol) and method thereof.

Background

An electronic cigarette is an electronic product that heats and atomizes a volatile solution and generates an aerosol for a user to inhale. In recent years, various electronic cigarette products have been produced by large manufacturers. Generally, an electronic cigarette product includes a housing, an oil chamber, an atomizing chamber, a heating element, an air inlet, an air flow channel, an air outlet, a power supply device, a sensing device and a control device. The oil storage chamber is used for storing the volatile solution, and the heating assembly is used for heating and atomizing the volatile solution and generating the aerosol. The air inlet and the aerosolizing chamber communicate with one another to provide air to the heating assembly when a user inhales. The aerosol generated by the heating element is first generated in the aerosolizing chamber and then inhaled by the user via the air flow passage and the air outlet. The power supply device provides the electric power required by the heating component, and the control device controls the heating time of the heating component according to the user inspiration action detected by the sensing device. The shell covers the above components.

Existing electronic cigarette products suffer from various drawbacks that may result from poor design of the relative positions of the various components. For example, common electronic cigarette products design the heating element, the airflow channel, and the air outlet to be vertically aligned with one another. Because the airflow channel has a certain length, the aerosol is cooled when passing through the airflow channel, and condensed liquid is formed and attached to the wall of the airflow channel. With this design, when the remaining condensed liquid reaches a certain volume, the condensed liquid is easily directed into the mouth of the user's mouth when inhaling, causing a choking negative experience.

Furthermore, existing electronic cigarette products do not allow for the prevention of condensate backflow. When the electronic cigarette product is placed in an inclined or inverted position, the condensed liquid remaining in the atomizing chamber or the airflow passage may overflow from the air inlet or the air outlet. The escaping condensate may cause damage to electrical components (e.g., sensing and control devices) within the electronic smoking product.

In addition, current electronic cigarette product does not consider to control the power output of heating element, and when the user breathed in for a long time, power supply unit lastingly heated heating element, and heating element probably overheated and produce the burnt flavor, and the burnt flavor will cause user's bad experience. The overheated heating element may cause the inner member of the electronic cigarette to melt and even burn. Existing electronic cigarette products that do not control power output generally suffer from the disadvantage of fast power consumption.

Accordingly, an atomization device and method for solving the above problems are provided.

Disclosure of Invention

An atomization device is provided. The proposed atomising device comprises a cartridge and a body. The proposed atomising device comprises a cartridge and a body. The cartridge has a housing, a heating assembly, and a heating assembly base. The heating assembly base has a reservoir, the heating assembly base having a first support member adjacent the reservoir and a second support member adjacent the reservoir. The reservoir has a first depth. The first support member has a plurality of openings and the second support member has a ramp structure. The distance between the ramp structure and the bottom of the reservoir is greater than the first depth, and the distance between the plurality of openings and the bottom of the reservoir is greater than the first depth. The main body has a receiving portion. The receiving portion covers a portion of the cartridge when the cartridge is removably coupled with the body.

A device for storing a solution is presented. The proposed device comprises a heating element top cover, a heating element and a heating element base. The heating assembly base has a first support member and a second support member adjacent a reservoir having a first depth on the heating assembly base. The first support member has a first opening spaced from the bottom of the reservoir by a first height, the first height being greater than the first depth. The second support member has a ramp structure that is a second height from the bottom of the storage tank, the second height being greater than or equal to the first depth.

A method of operating an atomization device is presented. The proposed method comprises entering a first air flow into a cavity between a heating element and a heating element base through a first opening in a first support member along an air inlet channel defined by a housing and the heating element base. The proposed method includes flowing the first gas flow from the cavity through a ramp structure on a second support member into a gas outlet channel defined by the housing and the heating element base. The proposed method comprises causing the first gas flow to generate a temperature rise after entering the cavity and causing the first gas flow to generate a temperature drop as it flows through the outlet channel.

Drawings

Aspects of the invention are readily understood from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the various features may not be drawn to scale and that the dimensions of the various features may be arbitrarily increased or reduced for clarity of discussion.

Fig. 1A and 1B illustrate exploded views of a portion of an atomization device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Fig. 2A and 2B illustrate exploded views of a portion of an atomization device according to some embodiments of the invention.

Figures 3A and 3B illustrate cross-sectional views of cartridges according to some embodiments of the invention.

Figure 4 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a cartridge according to some embodiments of the invention.

Figures 5A and 5B illustrate cross-sectional views of a cartridge according to some embodiments of the invention.

Fig. 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, and 6E illustrate top views of some embodiments of heating assembly headers according to the present invention.

Fig. 7A, 7B, 7C, and 7D illustrate schematic views of heating elements according to some embodiments of the invention.

Fig. 8A, 8B, and 8C illustrate schematic views of a heating element base according to some embodiments of the invention.

Fig. 8D illustrates a cross-sectional view of a heating assembly base according to some embodiments of the invention.

Fig. 9A illustrates a schematic diagram of an atomization device assembly according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Fig. 10 illustrates a flow diagram of an output power control method according to some embodiments of the invention.

Common reference numerals are used throughout the drawings and the detailed description to refer to the same or like components. The present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description set forth below when taken in conjunction with the drawings.

Detailed Description

The following disclosure provides many different embodiments, or examples, for implementing different features of the provided subject matter. Specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to be limiting. In the present disclosure, references in the following description to the formation of a first feature over or on a second feature may include embodiments in which the first feature is formed in direct contact with the second feature, and may also include embodiments in which additional features may be formed between the first and second features, such that the first and second features may not be in direct contact. In addition, the present disclosure may repeat reference numerals and/or letters in the various examples. This repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself dictate a relationship between the various embodiments and/or configurations discussed.

Embodiments of the invention are discussed in detail below. It should be appreciated, however, that the present invention provides many applicable concepts that can be embodied in a wide variety of specific contexts. The particular embodiments discussed are merely illustrative and do not limit the scope of the invention.

The atomizing device 100 may include a cartridge 100A (shown in fig. 1A and 1B) and a body 100B (shown in fig. 2A and 2B). In certain embodiments, the cartridge 100A and the body 100B may be designed as one piece. In certain embodiments, the cartridge 100A and the body 100B may be designed as two separate components. In certain embodiments, the cartridge 100A may be designed to be removably coupled to the body 100B. In certain embodiments, the cartridge 100A may be designed to be partially received in the body 100B.

The cartridge 100A includes a mouthpiece cover (mouthpiece)1, a mouthpiece silica gel cover 2, a cartridge case 3, a heating component top cover 4, a heating component silica gel cover 5, a heating component 6, a sensor start tube 7, a heating component base 8, a conductive contact 9, a base O-ring 10, and a cartridge metal base 11.

Volatile materials may be stored in the cartridge housing 3. Volatile liquid may be stored in the cartridge housing 3. The volatile material can contact the heating element 6 through the through hole 4h on the heating element top cover 4 and the through hole 5h on the heating element silica gel sleeve 5. The heating element 6 includes a groove 6c, and the volatile material can directly contact the heating element 6 through the inner wall of the groove 6 c. The volatile material may be a liquid. The volatile material may be a solution. In subsequent paragraphs of this application, the volatile material may also be referred to as smoke. The tobacco tar is edible.

The heating member 6 includes a conductive member 6 p. The atomizer 100 may provide power to the heater assembly 6 via the conductive assembly 6p to raise the temperature of the heater assembly 6.

The sensor activation tube 7 may be a hollow tube. The sensor activation tube 7 may be disposed at one side of the heating assembly base 8. The sensor activation tube 7 may be disposed on the side of the heating assembly base 8 near the intake passage. The sensor activation tube 7 can pass through the through hole 8h2 in the heating unit base 8. The sensor activation tube 7 may be fixed to the through hole 8h2 on the heating block base 8. One end of the sensor activation tube 7 may be exposed through a through hole 11c on the cartridge metal base 11.

The conductive contact 9 is brought into contact with the conductive member 6p of the heating member 6 through the through hole 8h1 in the heating member base 8. The conductive contact 9 may be in physical contact with the conductive member 6 p. The conductive contact 9 and the conductive member 6p may be electrically connected to each other.

The seat O-ring 10 may be secured within a groove 8g of the heating element seat 8. The base O-ring 10 and the heating element base 8 are coupled to each other and then nested within the cartridge metal base 11. The cartridge metal base 11 may be wrapped around the base O-ring 10. The cartridge metal base 11 may encase at least a portion of the heating element base 8.

One end of the conductive contact 9 passes through the through hole 8h1 on the heating element base 8, and the other end of the conductive contact 9 can be exposed through the through hole 11h on the cartridge metal base 11.

The main body 100B includes a power supply unit holder silicone 12, a magnetic unit 13, a power supply unit holder O-ring 14, a conductive pogo pin 15, a sensor 16, a circuit board 17, a light guide unit 18, a buffer unit 19, a power supply unit 20, a power supply unit holder 21, a motor 22, a charging plate 23, and a main body case 24.

The power component support silicone 12 may be the component of the body 100B closest to the metal base 11 of the cartridge. The upper surface 12s of the power module support silicone 12 is adjacent to the lower surface 11s of the metal base 11 of the cartridge. The power module support silicone 12 comprises through holes 12h1, 12h2 and 12h 3. One end of the magnetic member 13 may be exposed through the through hole 12h 1. One end of the conductive pogo pin 15 may be exposed through the through hole 12h 2.

The magnetic assembly 13 may create an attractive force with the metal base 11 of the cartridge. The attractive force removably couples the cartridge 100A with the body 100B. In some embodiments, the magnetic component 13 may be a permanent magnet. In some embodiments, the magnetic assembly 13 may be an electromagnet. In some embodiments, the magnetic component 13 itself is magnetic. In some embodiments, the magnetic assembly 13 is not magnetic until energized.

A portion of the conductive pogo pin 15 may be exposed through the through hole 12h2 and beyond the upper surface 12s of the power module holder silicone rubber 12. The conductive pogo pin 15 may have scalability. When the cartridge 100A is removably coupled with the main body 100B, the conductive pogo pin 15 and the conductive contact 9 contact each other. When the cartridge 100A is removably coupled with the main body 100B, the conductive pogo pin 15 and the conductive contact 9 are electrically connected to each other. When the cartridge 100A is removably engaged with the body 100B, the conductive contact 9 compresses the conductive pogo pin 15 and shortens the length of the conductive pogo pin 15. In some embodiments, the conductive pogo pin 15 may be a conductive contact.

The sensor 16 can detect an air flow through the through hole 12h 3. The sensor 16 can detect the air pressure change through the through hole 12h 3. The sensor 16 detects a negative pressure through the through hole 12h 3. Through the through hole 12h3, the sensor 16 can be used to detect whether the air pressure is below a threshold value. The sensor 16 can detect the sound wave through the through hole 12h 3. Through the through hole 12h3, the sensor 16 can be used to detect whether the amplitude of the sound wave is above a threshold.

In some embodiments, sensor 16 may be an airflow sensor. In some embodiments, sensor 16 may be a pneumatic pressure sensor. In some embodiments, sensor 16 may be an acoustic wave sensor. In some embodiments, sensor 16 may be an acoustic receiver. In some embodiments, the sensor 16 may be a microphone.

One side of the circuit board 17 includes a controller 171. The controller 171 may be a microprocessor. The controller 171 may be a programmable integrated circuit. The controller 171 may be a programmable logic circuit. In some embodiments, the arithmetic logic within the controller 171 cannot be changed after the controller 171 is manufactured. In some embodiments, the operational logic within the controller 171 may be programmatically altered after the controller 171 is manufactured.

The circuit board 17 may also include a memory (not shown). In some embodiments, the memory may be integrated within the controller 171. In some embodiments, the memory may be separate from the controller 171.

The controller 171 may be electrically connected to the sensor 16. The controller 171 may be electrically connected to the conductive pogo pin 15. The controller 171 may be electrically connected to the power supply assembly 20. When the sensor 16 detects an airflow, the controller 171 may control the power supply assembly 20 to output power to the conductive pogo pin 15. When the sensor 16 detects a change in air pressure, the controller 171 may control the power supply assembly 20 to output power to the conductive pogo pin 15. When the sensor 16 detects a negative pressure, the controller 171 can control the power supply assembly 20 to output power to the conductive pogo pin 15. When the controller 171 determines that the air pressure detected by the sensor 16 is lower than a threshold value, the controller 171 may control the power supply assembly 20 to output power to the conductive pogo pin 15. When the sensor 16 detects a sound wave, the controller 171 can control the power supply assembly 20 to output power to the conductive pogo pin 15. When the controller 171 determines that the amplitude of the acoustic wave detected by the sensor 16 is higher than a threshold value, the controller 171 may control the power supply assembly 20 to output power to the conductive pogo pin 15.

The other side of the circuit board 17 may include one or more light emitting elements (not shown). The controller 171 can control one or more light-emitting components on the circuit board 17 to generate different visual effects according to different operation states of the atomization device 100. In some embodiments, one or more light emitting elements on circuit board 17 may be arranged in an array (array). In some embodiments, the array of one or more light emitting elements may have one or more rows. In some embodiments, the array of one or more light emitting elements may have one or more columns.

In some embodiments, the controller 171 may control the one or more light-emitting elements to produce a visual effect when a user inhales on the aerosolization device 100. In some embodiments, the controller 171 may control the one or more light-emitting elements to generate a visual effect when the user charges the aerosolization device 100. In some embodiments, the controller 171 may control one or more light emitting elements to generate different visual effects according to the power of the power supply 20. In some embodiments, the visual effect produced by the one or more light emitting elements may include blinking, intermittent illumination, or continuous illumination. In some embodiments, the controller 171 may control the brightness generated by one or more light-emitting elements. In some embodiments, the controller 171 may cause the array of one or more light emitting elements to exhibit a particular pattern. In some embodiments, the controller 171 can control two light emitting elements of different colors to emit light and produce mixed color light.

The light guide element 18 is disposed on one side of the circuit board 17 containing one or more light emitting elements. Light generated by one or more light emitting elements may be refracted after passing through light guide element 18. Light generated by one or more light emitting elements may be scattered after passing through the light guide element 18. The light guide member 18 can make the light emitted from one or more light emitting elements on the circuit board 17 more uniform.

The power supply module 20 may be disposed in the recess 21c of the power supply module holder 21. The damping member 19 may be provided on the surface 20s of the power supply member 20. The buffer assembly 19 may be disposed between the power supply assembly 20 and the main body case 24. The buffer member 19 may be in direct contact with the surface 20s of the power module 20 and the inner wall of the main body case 24. Although not shown, it is contemplated that an additional damping element may be disposed between the power element 20 and the recess 21.

In some embodiments, power supply component 20 may be a battery. In some embodiments, power supply component 20 may be a rechargeable battery. In some embodiments, power supply component 20 may be a disposable battery.

The power module holder 21 is fixed to the main body case 24 by a fixing module 25. The fixing member 25 can fix the power module holder 21 to the main body case 24 through the through hole 21h and the through hole 24h 1.

The motor 22 may be electrically connected to the controller 171. The controller 171 can control the motor 22 to generate different body sensing effects according to different operation states of the atomization device 100. In some embodiments, the controller 171 may control the motor 22 to vibrate to remind the user to stop inhaling when the user inhales for a certain period of time. In certain embodiments, when the user charges the aerosolization device 100, the controller 171 may control the motor 22 to generate a shock to indicate that charging has begun. In certain embodiments, when the charging of the aerosolization device 100 has been completed, the controller 171 may control the motor 22 to generate a shock to indicate that the charging has been completed.

The charging plate 23 is provided at the bottom of the main body case 24. One end of the charging plate 23 is exposed through the through hole 24h2 of the main body case 24. The power supply assembly 20 may be charged via a charging plate 23.

The main body case 24 includes a light transmitting member 241. The light transmissive element 241 may include one or more holes through the body housing 24. In some embodiments, the light transmissive element 241 may exhibit a substantially circular shape. In some embodiments, the light transmissive element 241 may be substantially rectangular. In some embodiments, the light transmissive element 241 may have a symmetrical shape. In some embodiments, the light transmissive element 241 may have an asymmetric shape. Light emitted by one or more light emitting elements on the circuit board 17 is visible (visible) through the light transmissive element 241.

As shown in fig. 3A, the cartridge housing 3 contains an oil reservoir 30, an air inlet channel 31 and an air outlet channel 32. In some embodiments, the inlet channel 31 and the outlet channel 32 may be located inside the cartridge housing 3. In some embodiments, the inlet channel 31 and the outlet channel 32 may be defined by the internal structure of the cartridge housing 3. In certain embodiments, the inlet channel 31 and the outlet channel 32 may be defined by the cartridge housing 3 together with the body housing 24. In some embodiments, the air inlet channel 31 may be defined by the internal structure of the housing 3 in combination with the heating assembly base 8. In some embodiments, the air outlet channel 32 may be defined by the internal structure of the housing 3 in conjunction with the heating element base 8.

The inlet channel 31 is located on one side of the cartridge housing 3 and the outlet channel 32 is located on the other side of the cartridge housing 3. In some embodiments, the inlet channel 31 may be located on one side of the heating element 6, and the outlet channel 32 may be located on the other side of the heating element 6 opposite to the inlet channel 31.

In some embodiments, the diameter of the inlet channel 31 may be the same as the diameter of the outlet channel 32. In some embodiments, the diameter of the inlet channel 31 may be different from the diameter of the outlet channel 32. In some embodiments, the diameter of the inlet channel 31 may be smaller than the diameter of the outlet channel 32. The smaller diameter of the inlet channel 31 makes it easier for the sensor activation tube 7 to generate a negative pressure. The smaller diameter of the inlet passage 31 makes it easier for the sensor 16 to detect the inhalation by the user.

In some embodiments, the inlet channel 31 and the outlet channel 32 may assume an asymmetric configuration within the cartridge housing 3.

As shown in fig. 3A, the nebulizing chamber 8c can be a cavity between the heating element 6 and the heating element base 8. As shown in fig. 3A, the atomizing chamber 8c may be defined by the heating element 6 together with the heating element base 8. The intake passage 31 communicates with the atomizing chamber 8 c. The air outlet passage 32 communicates with the atomizing chamber 8 c. The portion of the air intake passage 31 communicating with the atomizing chamber 8c is located below the heating assembly 6. The portion of the air outlet passage 32 communicating with the atomizing chamber 8c is located below the heating assembly 6. The above arrangement has many advantages. The above arrangement may at least partially shield the airflow from the heating assembly 6. The above arrangement may at least partially prevent the flow of air from flowing directly through the heating assembly 6. Compared with the prior art that the airflow needs to directly pass through the heating component, the influence of the heating component material on the taste of the tobacco tar (volatile material) is reduced. In addition, when the user holds the atomization device 100 vertically, the residual condensed liquid on the inner wall of the air outlet channel can not drop on the heating component 6 even if flowing backwards, so that the condensed liquid can be prevented from blocking the heating component 6.

As shown in fig. 3A, the sensor activation tube 7 is disposed on the heating assembly base 8. The sensor activation tube 7 has a length 7L protruding from the heating assembly base 8. The portion of the sensor activation tube 7 beyond the heating element base 8 may be disposed within the air intake passage 31. During use of the aerosolization device 100, the aerosol may condense into a liquid 32d and remain on the inner walls of the outlet channel 32. The liquid 32D may flow back and accumulate in the reservoir 8t (see fig. 8A to 8D). In some cases, the volatizable material stored in reservoir 30 may also leak into reservoir 8t through the bottom of heating element 6. The portion of the sensor actuation tube 7 beyond the heating element base 8 prevents the liquid accumulated in the oil reservoir 8t from leaking through the through hole 8h 2.

In certain embodiments, the length 7L is in the range of 1mm to 10 mm. In certain embodiments, the length 7L is in the range of 1mm to 6 mm. In certain embodiments, the length 7L is in the range of 1mm to 4 mm. In certain embodiments, the length 7L is in the range of 1mm to 2 mm. In certain embodiments, the length 7L may be 1.5 mm. In certain embodiments, the length 7L may be 2 mm.

In some embodiments, the sensor activation tube 7 and the heating element base 8 may be separate components. In some embodiments, the sensor activation tube 7 and the heating assembly base 8 may be integrally formed. In certain embodiments, the sensor activation tube 7 may be made of a metallic material. In certain embodiments, the sensor activation tube 7 may be made of a plastic material. In certain embodiments, the sensor activation tube 7 and the heating assembly base 8 may be made of the same material. In some embodiments, the sensor activation tube 7 and the heating assembly base 8 may be made of different materials.

As shown in fig. 3B, inlet channel 31 has a length 31L and outlet channel 32 has a length 32L. In some embodiments, length 31L may be different than length 32L. In certain embodiments, length 31L may be shorter than length 32L.

The length 7L may be proportional to the length 31L. In certain embodiments, the ratio of length 31L to length 7L may be in the range of 6 to 7. In certain embodiments, the ratio of length 31L to length 7L may be in the range of 7 to 8. In certain embodiments, the ratio of length 31L to length 7L may be in the range of 8 to 9. In certain embodiments, the ratio of length 31L to length 7L may be in the range of 9 to 10.

The air intake passage 31 communicates with the outside via a through hole 31h in the cartridge case 3. The air outlet passage 32 communicates with the outside via the through hole 1h in the mouthpiece cover 1. In some embodiments, the through hole 31h is located at a different position from the through hole 1h in the horizontal direction. In some embodiments, the distance from the through hole 31h to the heating element 6 is different from the distance from the through hole 1h to the heating element 6. In some embodiments, the distance from the through hole 31h to the heating element 6 is smaller than the distance from the through hole 1h to the heating element 6.

The reservoir 30 is a sealed area. The reservoir 30 may be formed by compartment structures 30w1, 30w2 within the cartridge housing 3 and the heating assembly top cover 4. The heating element top cover 4 has a sealing member 4r in contact with the compartment structures 30w1 and 30w 2. The sealing member 4r allows the heating unit top cover 4 to be brought into close contact with the compartment structures 30w1 and 30w 2. The sealing member 4r can prevent volatile materials stored in the oil storage compartment 30 from oozing out.

In some embodiments, the heating assembly top cover 4 and the sealing member 4r may be formed using the same process. In some embodiments, the heating assembly top cover 4 and the sealing member 4r may be formed by the same process using different materials. In some embodiments, the heating assembly top cover 4 and the sealing member 4r may be formed using injection molding (injection molding). In certain embodiments, plastic material is used for injection molding to create the heating assembly top cover 4. In some embodiments, liquid silicone gel is injection molded onto the heating assembly top cover 4 to create the sealing member 4 r.

In some embodiments, the heating element top cover 4 and the sealing member 4r may be formed using different processes, and then the heating element top cover 4 and the sealing member 4r may be combined with each other. In some embodiments, plastic material is injection molded to produce the heating assembly top cover 4 and compression molding is used to produce the sealing member 4 r. The resulting heating assembly top cover 4 and sealing member 4r are bonded to each other using an additional assembly step.

Figure 4 shows the gas channel structure within the cartridge 100A.

The intake passage 31 extends in a direction (vertical direction in fig. 4). The intake passage 31 extends in a direction (horizontal direction in fig. 4) with a communication portion 31c (see fig. 8D) of the atomizing chamber 8 c. The direction in which the intake passage 31 extends is different from the direction in which the communication portion 31c extends.

The outlet channels 32 extend in a direction (e.g., a vertical direction in the figure). The air outlet passage 32 extends in a direction (horizontal direction in the drawing) with a communication portion 32c (see fig. 8D) of the atomizing chamber 8 c. The direction in which the air outlet passage 32 extends is different from the direction in which the communication portion 32c extends.

The outlet channel 32 may have a first portion (shown in fig. 4 as a portion between 3f3 and 3f 4) and a second portion (shown in fig. 4 as a portion between 3f4 and 3f 5). The direction in which the first portion extends may be different from the direction in which the second portion extends.

The intake passage 31 has a direction change 3f2 at the communication with the atomization chamber 8 c. The atomizing chamber 8c has a direction change 3f3 at the communication with the air outlet passage 32. The outlet passage 32 has a direction change 3f4 near the through hole 1h on the mouthpiece cover 1. The communication part of the air outlet channel 32 and the through hole 1h on the cigarette holder cover 1 is provided with a direction change 3f 5.

Figure 4 shows the direction of airflow generated by a user inhaling on the cartridge 100A. When the user inhales, air enters from the gap between the cartridge 100A and the main body housing 24 and creates a change in direction 3f1 between the cartridge 100A and the main body housing 24. The air then enters the air intake passage 31 from the through hole 31h and undergoes a direction change 3f2 before entering the atomizing chamber 8 c.

The action of the user inhaling causes the sensor to activate the tube 7 to generate a flow of air 7 f. The airflow 7f enters the cartridge 100A from the sensor activation tube 7. In certain embodiments, airflow 7f may enter intake passage 31. In some embodiments, the airflow 7f may enter the aerosolization chamber 8c as a result of a user inhalation. In some embodiments, a portion of air flow 7f may enter air outlet channel 32 as the user inhales.

The air flow 7f is detected by the sensor 16 as it passes through the gap between the cartridge 100A and the body 100B. The controller 171 activates the heating element 6 and generates an aerosol in the atomizing chamber 8c based on the detection result of the sensor 16. The generated aerosol generates a change in direction 3f3 upon entering outlet passage 32. The generated aerosol then generates another direction change 3f4 in the outlet passage 32 near the through hole 1h on the mouthpiece cover 1. The aerosol generated produces a further change in direction 3f5 on leaving the through-opening 1h in the mouthpiece cover 1.

During use of the aerosolization device 100, the aerosol may condense into a liquid 32d and remain on the inner walls of the outlet channel 32. The condensed liquid 32d has viscosity and does not easily flow on the inner wall of the outlet passage 32. During inhalation by the user, the plurality of direction changes 3f3, 3f4, 3f5 contained in the air outlet channel 32 can better prevent the condensed liquid 32d from being inhaled by the user through the through hole 1 h.

The air flow from the air inlet channel 31 after passing through the atomization chamber 8c generates a temperature rise Tr. In certain embodiments, the temperature rise Tr may be in the range of 200 ℃ to 220 ℃. In certain embodiments, the temperature rise Tr may be in the range of 240 ℃ to 260 ℃. In certain embodiments, the temperature rise Tr may be in the range of 260 ℃ to 280 ℃. In certain embodiments, the temperature rise Tr may be in the range of 280 ℃ to 300 ℃. In certain embodiments, the temperature rise Tr may be in the range of 300 ℃ to 320 ℃. In certain embodiments, the temperature rise Tr may be in the range of 200 ℃ to 320 ℃.

The air flow from the atomizing chamber 8c may produce a temperature drop Tf before reaching the through-hole 1 h. The gas flow from the atomizing chamber 8c may generate a temperature drop Tf during its passage through the outlet channel 32. In certain embodiments, the temperature drop Tf may be in the range of 145 ℃ to 165 ℃. In certain embodiments, the temperature drop Tf may be in the range of 165 ℃ to 185 ℃. In certain embodiments, the temperature drop Tf may be in the range of 205 ℃ to 225 ℃. In certain embodiments, the temperature drop Tf may be in the range of 225 ℃ to 245 ℃. In certain embodiments, the temperature drop Tf may be in the range of 245 ℃ to 265 ℃. In certain embodiments, the temperature drop Tf may be in the range of 145 ℃ to 265 ℃.

In certain embodiments, the aerosol inhaled by the user via the through-hole 1h may have a temperature below 65 ℃. In certain embodiments, the aerosol inhaled by the user via the through-hole 1h may have a temperature below 55 ℃. In certain embodiments, the aerosol inhaled by the user via the through-hole 1h may have a temperature below 50 ℃. In certain embodiments, the aerosol inhaled by the user via the through-hole 1h may have a temperature below 45 ℃. In certain embodiments, the aerosol inhaled by the user via the through-hole 1h may have a temperature below 40 ℃.

As shown in fig. 5A, a blocking member 33a may be provided in the intake passage 31. The blocking member 33a may have a through hole 33 h. The pipe diameter of the through hole 33h is smaller than that of the intake passage 31. The through hole 33h may be regarded as a part of the intake passage 31. The blocking member 33a may have a thickness 33L. The thickness 33L of the blocking member 33a creates a height drop within the intake passage 31. Since the liquid or the soot accumulated in the oil reservoir 8t has viscosity, the height difference can prevent the liquid or the soot accumulated in the oil reservoir 8t from flowing backward. This height difference can more prevent the liquid or the soot accumulated in the oil reservoir 8t from leaking through the through-hole 31 h.

In some embodiments, the blocking member 33a may be made of silicone. In some embodiments, the blocking member 33a may be a silicone ring. In some embodiments, the barrier component 33a may be made of the same material as the housing 3. In some embodiments, the barrier component 33a may be made of a different material than the housing 3. In some embodiments, the barrier assembly 33a and the housing 3 may be two separate components. In some embodiments, the blocking member 33a may be integrally formed with the housing 3.

As shown in fig. 5B, a blocking member 33B may be provided in the intake passage 31. The blocking member 33b allows air to enter the intake passage 31 from the through hole 31 h. The dam member 33b prevents the liquid from flowing from the oil reservoir 8t toward the through hole 31 h. In some embodiments, the blocking member 33b may be a check valve.

A barrier member 34 may be disposed within the outlet passage 32. The barrier member 34 may have one or more through holes 34 h. The blocking member 34 allows the aerosol to flow from the atomizing chamber 8c to the through hole 1 h. Since the liquid or the smoke accumulated in the oil reservoir 8t has viscosity, the diameter of the through hole 34h is designed to prevent the liquid or the smoke from flowing from the oil reservoir 8t to the through hole 1 h.

The tobacco tar stored in the oil storage chamber 30 contacts the heating element 6 through the through hole 4h on the heating element top cover 401 and the through hole 5h on the heating element silica gel sleeve 5.

The aperture and the shape of the through hole 4h can be adjusted according to the properties of the tobacco tar. In some embodiments, if the viscosity of the soot is high, the through-holes 4h may be designed to have a large diameter. In some embodiments, if the viscosity of the soot is low, the through-hole 4h may be designed to have a small hole diameter. The through hole 4h having a smaller diameter prevents excessive soot from directly contacting the heating element 6. The through-hole 4h having a larger diameter ensures that more soot is directly contacted with the heating element 6.

The aperture size of the through hole 4h is properly adjusted according to the properties of the tobacco tar, so that the heating component 6 is contacted with sufficient tobacco tar, thereby avoiding dry burning in the heating process and avoiding the generated gas fog with scorched flavor.

The pore size of the through hole 4h is appropriately adjusted according to the properties of the tobacco tar, so that the heating element 6 can be prevented from contacting with excessive tobacco tar. The excessive soot is not adsorbed by the heating element 6, and gradually permeates from the oil storage chamber 30 into the oil reservoir 8t through the heating element 6. If the amount of the soot that permeates into the oil reservoir 8t is too large, the probability of the soot flowing into the air inlet passage 31 and the air outlet passage 32 increases. If the amount of the soot that permeates into the oil reservoir 8t is too large, the probability of the soot seeping out from the through hole 31h of the inlet passage or the through hole 32h of the outlet passage increases.

As shown in fig. 6A, the heating assembly top cover 401 may have a single through hole 4 h. The outer shape of the through hole 4h is substantially the same as that of the heating element top cover 401. In some embodiments, the aperture area of the through-hole 4h is approximately 80% to 90% of the cross-sectional area of the heating element top cover 401. In some embodiments, the aperture area of the through-hole 4h is approximately 70% to 80% of the cross-sectional area of the heating element top cover 401.

The heating element silicone sheath 5 mated with the heating element top cover 401 may have a through hole 5 h. The through-hole 5h may have a similar shape to the through-hole 4h in the heating element top cover 401. The through-holes 5h may have a similar aperture area as the through-holes 4h in the heating element top cover 401. The through-hole 5h may have a similar position to the through-hole 4h in the heating element top cover 401. In some embodiments, the through-hole 5h may have a different shape than the through-hole 4h in the heating element top cover 401. In some embodiments, the through-holes 5h may have different locations than the through-holes 4h in the heating assembly top cover 401. In some embodiments, the through-holes 5h may have a different aperture area than the through-holes 4h in the heating element top cover 401.

As shown in fig. 6B, the heating assembly top cover 402 may have a single through hole 4 h. The through hole 4h has a different shape from the heating element top cover 401. In some embodiments, the aperture area of the through hole 4h is approximately 50% to 60% of the cross-sectional area of the heating element top cover 401. In some embodiments, the aperture area of the through hole 4h is approximately 40% to 50% of the cross-sectional area of the heating element top cover 401. In some embodiments, the aperture area of the through hole 4h is approximately 30% to 40% of the cross-sectional area of the heating element top cover 401.

The heating element silicone sheath 5 mated with the heating element top cover 402 may have a through hole 5 h. The through-hole 5h may have a similar shape to the through-hole 4h in the heating element top cover 402. The through-holes 5h may have a similar aperture area as the through-holes 4h in the heating element top cover 402. The through-holes 5h may have similar locations as the through-holes 4h in the heating assembly top cover 402. In some embodiments, the through-hole 5h may have a different shape than the through-hole 4h in the heating element top cover 402. In some embodiments, the through-holes 5h may have different locations than the through-holes 4h in the heating assembly top cover 402. In some embodiments, the through-holes 5h may have a different aperture area than the through-holes 4h in the heating element top cover 402.

As shown in fig. 6C, the heating assembly top cover 403 may have a single through hole 4 h. The through hole 4h is substantially circular. In some embodiments, the aperture area of the through-hole 4h is substantially 3mm²To 4mm². In some embodiments, the aperture area of the through-hole 4h is substantially 4mm²To 5mm². In some embodiments, the aperture area of the through-hole 4h is substantially 5mm²To 6mm². In some embodiments, the aperture area of the through-hole 4h is approximately 6mm²To 7mm². In some embodiments, the aperture area of the through-hole 4h is substantially 7mm²To 8mm². In some embodiments, the aperture area of the through-hole 4h is substantially 5.5mm²。

The heating element silicone sheath 5 matching with the heating element top cover 403 may have a through hole 5 h. The through-hole 5h may have a similar shape to the through-hole 4h in the heating element top cover 403. The through-holes 5h may have a similar aperture area as the through-holes 4h in the heating element top cover 403. The through-hole 5h may have a similar position to the through-hole 4h in the heating element top cover 403. In some embodiments, the through-hole 5h may have a different shape than the through-hole 4h in the heating element top cover 403. In some embodiments, the through-hole 5h may have a different location than the through-hole 4h in the heating element top cover 403. In some embodiments, the through-hole 5h may have a different aperture area than the through-hole 4h in the heating element top cover 403.

As shown in fig. 6D, the heating assembly top cover 404 may have a single through hole 4 h. The through-hole 4h is substantially rectangular. In some embodiments, the aperture area of the through-hole 4h is substantially 3mm²To 4mm². In some embodiments, the aperture area of the through-hole 4h is substantially 4mm²To 5mm². In some embodiments, the aperture area of the through-hole 4h is substantially 5mm²To 6mm². In some embodiments, the aperture area of the through-hole 4h is approximately 6mm²To 7mm². In some embodiments, the aperture area of the through-hole 4h is substantially 7mm²To 8mm². In some embodiments, the aperture area of the through-hole 4h is substantially 5.5mm²。

The heating element silicone sheath 5 mated with the heating element top cover 404 may have a through hole 5 h. The through-hole 5h may have a similar shape to the through-hole 4h in the heating element top cover 404. The through-holes 5h may have a similar aperture area as the through-holes 4h in the heating element top cover 404. The through-hole 5h may have a similar location as the through-hole 4h in the heating assembly top cover 404. In some embodiments, the through-hole 5h may have a different shape than the through-hole 4h in the heating element top cover 404. In some embodiments, the through-hole 5h may have a different location than the through-hole 4h in the heating assembly top cover 404. In some embodiments, the through-hole 5h may have a different aperture area than the through-hole 4h in the heating element top cover 404.

Although not drawn in the drawings, it is considered that the through-hole 4h has a shape other than a circle and a rectangle.

As shown in FIG. 6E, the heating element top cover 405 may have through holes 4h1 and 4h 2. The through hole 4h1 may be located on one side of the heating assembly top cover 405. The through hole 4h2 may be located on the other side of the heating assembly top cover 405. In some embodiments, the aperture area of the through-hole 4h1 may be the same as the aperture area of the through- hole 4h 2. In some embodiments, the aperture area of the through-hole 4h1 may be different from the aperture area of the through- hole 4h 2. In some embodiments, the aperture area of the through-hole 4h1 may be smaller than the aperture area of the through- hole 4h 2.

The heating element silicone sleeve 5 that mates with the heating element top cover 405 may have two through holes. The two through holes in the silicone sheath 5 of the heating element may have a similar shape to the through holes 4h1 and 4h2 in the top cover 404 of the heating element. The two through holes in the silicone sheath 5 of the heating element may have similar aperture areas as the through holes 4h1 and 4h2 in the top cover 404 of the heating element. The two through holes in the heating element silicone sheath 5 may be positioned similarly to the through holes 4h1 and 4h2 in the heating element top cover 404. In some embodiments, the two through holes of the silicone sheath 5 of the heating element may have different shapes from the through holes 4h1 and 4h2 of the top cover 404 of the heating element. In some embodiments, the two through holes on the heating element silicone sheath 5 may have different positions than the through holes 4h1 and 4h2 on the heating element top cover 404. In some embodiments, the two through holes of the silicone sheath 5 of the heating element may have different aperture areas than the through holes 4h1 and 4h2 of the top cover 404 of the heating element.

As shown in fig. 7A, the heating element 6 includes a conductive element 6p and a heating circuit 61. In some embodiments, the heating circuit 61 may be disposed on the bottom surface of the heating element 6. In some embodiments, the heating circuit 61 may be exposed to the bottom surface of the heating element 6. In some embodiments, the heating circuit 61 may be disposed inside the heating assembly 6. In some embodiments, the heating circuit 61 may be partially enclosed by the heating assembly 6. In some embodiments, the heating circuit 61 may be completely enclosed by the heating assembly 6.

In some embodiments, the heating circuit 61 may include a section 61a, a section 61b, and a section 61 c.

The section 61a extends in one direction. The section 61b extends in one direction. The section 61c extends in a direction. In some embodiments, the extension direction of the section 61a and the extension direction of the section 61b may be parallel. In some embodiments, the extension direction of the section 61a and the extension direction of the section 61c may be parallel. In some embodiments, the direction of extension of the section 61b and the direction of extension of the section 61c may be parallel.

In some embodiments, the extension direction of the segment 61a and the extension direction of the segment 61b may not be parallel. In some embodiments, the direction of extension of the segment 61a and the direction of extension of the segment 61c may not be parallel. In some embodiments, the direction of extension of the segments 61b and the direction of extension of the segments 61c may not be parallel.

The section 61a, the section 61b and the section 61c are connected to each other. The heating circuit 61 may include

connection portions

61d and 61 e. The section 61a and the section 61b are connected to each other via a connecting portion 61 d. The section 61b and the section 61c are connected to each other via a connecting portion 61 e.

In some embodiments, the connecting portion 61d has a curved shape. In some embodiments, the connecting portion 61e has a curved shape. In some embodiments, the connecting portion 61d has a curvature. In some embodiments, the connecting portion 61e has a curvature. In some embodiments, the curvature of connecting portion 61d may be the same as the curvature of connecting portion 61 e. In some embodiments, the curvature of connecting portion 61d may be different from the curvature of connecting portion 61 e.

In some embodiments, the connection portion 61d has a concave shape toward one direction. In some embodiments, the connecting portion 61e has a concave shape toward one direction. In some embodiments, the concave shape of the connecting portion 61d is oriented in a different direction than the concave shape of the connecting portion 61 e. In some embodiments, the concave shape of the connecting portion 61d faces in the opposite direction as the concave shape of the connecting portion 61 e.

The section 61a, the section 61b and the section 61c are disposed between the two conductive elements 6 p. The

connection portions

61d and 61e are disposed between the two conductive members 6 p. The

sections

61a, 61b and 61c can increase the contact area between the heating circuit 61 and the heating element 6. The

sections

61a, 61b and 61c can increase the heating efficiency of the heating circuit 61. In some embodiments, it is contemplated that the heating circuit 61 has more sections. In some embodiments, a situation where the heating circuit 61 has fewer segments is also contemplated. In some embodiments, it is also contemplated that the heating circuit 61 has more connecting portions. In some embodiments, a case where the heating circuit 61 has a small number of connection portions is also considered.

In some embodiments, the heating circuit 61 may be printed on the bottom surface of the heating element 6 via a circuit printing technique. Manufacturing the heating circuit 61 by a circuit printing technique can simplify the manufacturing flow of the heating circuit 61. Manufacturing the heating circuit 61 by a circuit printing technique can reduce the manufacturing cost of the heating circuit 61. In some embodiments, the heating circuit 61 may be encapsulated inside the heating assembly 6 during the manufacturing process of the heating assembly 6. The heating circuit 61 is covered in the heating assembly 6 to prevent the heating circuit 61 from being damaged in the subsequent assembling process.

The heating circuit 61 is electrically connected to the conductive member 6 p. The heating circuit 61 is physically connected to the conductive member 6 p. In some embodiments, the heating circuit 61 may be directly connected to the conductive member 6 p. In some embodiments, the heating circuit 61 may be indirectly connected to the conductive member 6 p.

The heating circuit 61 may comprise a metallic material. In certain embodiments, the heating circuit 61 may comprise silver. In certain embodiments, the heating circuit 61 may comprise platinum. In certain embodiments, the heating circuit 61 may comprise palladium. In certain embodiments, the heating circuit 61 may comprise a nickel alloy material.

The heating element 6 may comprise a ceramic material. The heating element 6 may comprise a diatomaceous earth material. The heating element 6 may comprise alumina. In certain embodiments, the heating element 6 may comprise a semiconducting ceramic material. In certain embodiments, the heating element 6 may comprise heavily doped silicon carbide. In certain embodiments, the heating element 6 may comprise barium titanate. In certain embodiments, the heating element 6 may comprise strontium titanate.

The heating assembly 6 may have a self-limiting temperature characteristic. The resistance value of the heating element 6 may increase with increasing temperature. Has a resistance value R1 when the temperature of the heating element 6 reaches a threshold value T1. In some embodiments, when the temperature of the heating element 6 reaches a threshold T1, the heating circuit 61 is unable to further raise the temperature of the heating element 6. In some embodiments, when the resistance of the heating element 6 reaches R1, the heating power output by the heating circuit 61 can no longer raise the temperature of the heating element 6.

In some embodiments, the threshold T1 is in the range of 200 ℃ to 220 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T1 is in the range of 220 ℃ to 240 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T1 is in the range of 240 ℃ to 260 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T1 is in the range of 260 ℃ to 280 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T1 is in the range of 280 ℃ to 300 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T1 is in the range of 280 ℃ to 300 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T2 is in the range of 300 ℃ to 320 ℃.

In some embodiments, the heating element 6 has a resistance value greater than 10 Ω when heated to the threshold value T1. In some embodiments, the heating element 6 has a resistance value greater than 15 Ω when heated to the threshold value T1. In some embodiments, the heating element 6 has a resistance value greater than 20 Ω when heated to the threshold value T1. In some embodiments, the heating element 6 has a resistance value greater than 30 Ω when heated to the threshold value T1.

The self-limiting temperature characteristic of the heating assembly 6 may prevent the heating assembly 6 from dry burning. The self-limiting temperature characteristics of the heating element 6 may reduce the chance of the atomizing device 100 burning out. The self-limiting temperature characteristics of the heating assembly 6 may increase the safety of the atomizing device 100. The self-limiting temperature characteristics of the heating assembly 6 may improve the service life of the various components in the atomizing device 100. The self-temperature limiting feature of the heating element 6 may effectively reduce the risk of nicotine cracking.

The self-temperature-limiting characteristic of the heating component 6 can control the cigarette outlet temperature of the cigarette holder within a specific temperature range, so that the lips are prevented from being scalded. In certain embodiments, the mouthpiece smoke temperature may be controlled in the range of 35 ℃ to 40 ℃. In certain embodiments, the mouthpiece smoke temperature may be controlled in the range of 40 ℃ to 45 ℃. In certain embodiments, the mouthpiece smoke temperature may be controlled in the range of 45 ℃ to 50 ℃. In certain embodiments, the mouthpiece smoke temperature may be controlled in the range of 50 ℃ to 55 ℃. In certain embodiments, the mouthpiece smoke temperature may be controlled in the range of 55 ℃ to 60 ℃. In certain embodiments, the mouthpiece smoke temperature may be controlled in the range of 60 ℃ to 65 ℃.

As shown in fig. 7B, the heating circuit 61 may be indirectly connected with the conductive member 6 p. In some embodiments, a protective element 62 may be disposed between the heating circuit 61 and the conductive element 6 p.

In certain embodiments, the protection component 62 has a recoverable characteristic.

When the temperature of the protection device 62 rises to a threshold value T2, the protection device 62 forms an open circuit (open circuit). When the temperature of the protection device 62 drops to a threshold value T3, the protection device 62 forms a short circuit (short circuit). When the temperature of the protection device 62 rises to a threshold value T2, the conductive element 6p cannot provide current to the heating circuit 61. When the temperature of the protection device 62 drops to a threshold value T3, the conductive element 6p may provide current to the heating circuit 61.

In some embodiments, the threshold value T3 may be the same as the threshold value T2. In some embodiments, the threshold value T3 may be different from the threshold value T2. In some embodiments, the threshold value T3 may be lower than the threshold value T2.

In some embodiments, the threshold T2 is in the range of 200 ℃ to 220 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T2 is in the range of 220 ℃ to 240 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T2 is in the range of 240 ℃ to 260 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T2 is in the range of 260 ℃ to 280 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T2 is in the range of 280 ℃ to 300 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T2 is in the range of 300 ℃ to 320 ℃.

In some embodiments, the threshold T3 is in the range of 180 ℃ to 200 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T3 is in the range of 200 ℃ to 220 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T3 is in the range of 220 ℃ to 240 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T3 is in the range of 240 ℃ to 260 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T3 is in the range of 260 ℃ to 280 ℃. In some embodiments, the threshold T3 is in the range of 280 ℃ to 300 ℃. In some embodiments, the protection component 62 may be a self-healing fuse.

In some embodiments, the protection component 62 does not have a recoverable characteristic.

When the temperature of the protection device 62 rises to a threshold value T2, the protection device 62 forms an open circuit (open circuit). In some embodiments, the protection assembly 62 that forms an open circuit does not form a short circuit due to a temperature drop.

The protection assembly 62 can prevent the heating assembly 6 from being dry-burned. The protective member 62 can reduce the chance of the atomizer 100 burning out. The protective assembly 62 may increase the safety of the aerosolization device 100. The protective assembly 62 may increase the useful life of the various components of the atomization device 100.

As shown in fig. 7C, the heating element 6 may have an axisymmetrical shape with respect to an axis 6 x. In some embodiments, the heating element 6 may have an asymmetric profile. The heating element 6 may have a groove 6c on the top surface. The slot 6c may have an axisymmetric profile with respect to an axis 6 x. In some embodiments, the slot 6c may have an asymmetric profile.

The heating element 6 is disposed between the heating element top cover 4 and the heating element base 8. When the heating element 6 is disposed between the heating element top cover 4 and the heating element base 8 as shown in fig. 6E, the through hole 4h1 does not overlap the axis 6 x. When the heating element 6 is disposed between the heating element top cover 4 and the heating element base 8 as shown in fig. 6E, the through hole 4h2 does not overlap the axis 6 x. When the heating element 6 is disposed between the heating element top cover 4 and the heating element base 8 as shown in fig. 6E, the axis 6x does not extend through the through hole 4h 1. When the heating element 6 is disposed between the heating element top cover 4 and the heating element base 8 as shown in fig. 6E, the axis 6x does not extend through the through hole 4h 2.

Referring again to fig. 3B, when the heating assembly 6 is disposed inside the cartridge 100A, the axis 6x does not extend through the air intake passage 31. The direction of extension of the shaft 6x does not overlap with the direction of extension of the intake passage 31. When the heating element 6 is disposed inside the cartridge 100A, the extending direction of the shaft 6x passes through the through hole 1 h. When the heating element 6 is disposed inside the cartridge 100A, the extending direction of the axis 6x passes through a portion of the outlet passage 32 near the through hole 1 h. When the heating element 6 is disposed inside the cartridge 100A, the axis 6x does not extend through another portion of the air outlet passage 32 not close to the through hole 1 h.

The volatile material may be in direct contact with the heating element 6 via the inner wall of the groove 6 c. The slot 6c may have an opening 6s 1. The groove 6c may have a bottom surface 6s 2. In certain embodiments, the area of the opening 6s1 may be the same as the area of the bottom surface 6s 2. In certain embodiments, the area of the opening 6s1 may be different from the area of the bottom surface 6s 2. In certain embodiments, the area of the opening 6s1 may be greater than the area of the bottom surface 6s 2. The grooves 6c of the heating element 6 may increase the contact area of the heating element 6 with the soot.

Fig. 7D shows an enlarged view of a portion of the heating element 6. As shown in fig. 7D, the heating element 6 may have pores. In some embodiments, the aperture shape may be a square. In certain embodiments, the aperture may be cylindrical in shape. In certain embodiments, the aperture shape may be annular. In some embodiments, the aperture shape may be hexagonal. In some embodiments, the pore shape may be a honeycomb structure.

The tobacco tar may penetrate into the pores of the heating element 6. The pores of the heating element 6 may be impregnated in the tobacco tar. The porosity of the heating element 6 may increase the contact area of the heating element 6 with the soot. The pores of the heating element 6 may surround small molecules of tobacco tar from all sides. The porosity of the heating element 6 allows the soot to be heated more uniformly during the heating process. The porosity of the heating element 6 allows the soot to reach a predetermined temperature more quickly during heating. The porosity of the heating element 6 prevents the development of scorched smell during the heating process.

In some embodiments, the heating element 6 has a porosity of 20% to 30%. In some embodiments, the heating element 6 has a porosity of 30% to 40%. In some embodiments, the heating element 6 has a porosity of 40% to 50%. In some embodiments, the heating element 6 has a porosity of 50% to 60%. In some embodiments, the heating element 6 has a porosity of 60% to 70%. In some embodiments, the heating element 6 has a porosity of 70% to 80%.

In some embodiments, the heating assembly 6 has a number of closed cells. In certain embodiments, the closed cells may comprise alumina. In certain embodiments, the closed cells may comprise silicon carbide. In some embodiments, the heating element 6 has a closed porosity of 10% to 20%. In some embodiments, the heating element 6 has a closed porosity of 20% to 30%. In some embodiments, the heating element 6 has a closed porosity of 30% to 40%.

As shown in fig. 8A, the heating element base 8 includes a supporting member 81 and a supporting member 82. The support member 81 is disposed adjacent to the intake passage 31. The support member 82 is disposed adjacent to the air outlet passage 32. The support member 81 has a catch portion 81 c. The support member 82 has a catch portion 82 c. The heating element base 8 is coupled to the heating element top cover 4 via the

snap portions

81c and 82 c. The heating element base 8 is removably coupled with the heating element top cover 4 via the

snap portions

81c and 82 c. The heating element 6 is disposed between the heating element top cover 4 and the heating element base 8.

The support member 81 may have one or more through holes 81 h. In certain embodiments, the support member 81 may have 6 through holes 81 h. The through hole 81h penetrates the support member 81. The through hole 81h communicates the atomizing chamber 8c and the intake passage 31 with each other. The aperture area of the through-hole 81h is designed to allow gas to pass therethrough. The arrangement of the through holes 81h is designed to allow the gas to pass therethrough.

The aperture area of the through hole 81h is designed to make the smoke not easily pass through. The arrangement of the through holes 81h is designed to make the smoke not easily pass through. In some embodiments, the diameter of each of the through holes 81h is in the range of 0.2mm to 0.3 mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of each of the through holes 81h is in the range of 0.3mm to 0.4 mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of each of the through holes 81h is in the range of 0.4mm to 0.5 mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of each of the through holes 81h is in the range of 0.5mm to 0.6 mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of each of the through holes 81h is in the range of 0.6mm to 0.7 mm. In some embodiments, each of the through holes 81h may have a diameter of 0.55 mm.

The support member 82 has a ramp structure 82r near the bottom of the heating element base 8. One end of the cross-section of the ramp structure 82r has a height 82L. The height 82L may be the maximum distance between the ramp structure 82r and the bottom of the reservoir 8 t. In some embodiments, the ramp structure 82r may be replaced by a stepped structure. Both ends of the cross section of the stepped structure may have substantially the same height. The ramp structure 82r may form a barrier to the reservoir 8 t.

The slope 82r prevents the soot or liquid accumulated in the oil reservoir 8t from entering the air outlet passage 32 during the inhalation of the user. The stepped structure prevents the smoke or liquid accumulated in the oil reservoir 8t from entering the air outlet passage 32 during the inhalation of the user.

In some embodiments, an oil absorbent cotton (not shown) may be disposed at the bottom of the oil storage tank 8 t. The oil absorption cotton can absorb the tobacco oil or liquid accumulated in the oil storage tank 8 t. The smoke oil or liquid absorbed by the oil absorption cotton is not easy to flow in the oil storage tank 8 t.

As shown in fig. 8B, the supporting member 81 may have a window 81 w. The window 81w may be an opening. The window 81w penetrates the support member 81. The window 81w communicates the atomizing chamber 8c and the intake passage 31 with each other. The aperture area of the window 81w is designed to allow gas to pass through. The window 81w has a height 81L from the bottom of the reservoir 8 t. The height 81L prevents the soot or liquid accumulated in the oil reservoir 8t from entering the air intake passage 31. In certain embodiments, the height 81L is in the range of 1mm to 2 mm. In certain embodiments, the height 81L is in the range of 2mm to 3 mm. In certain embodiments, the height 81L is in the range of 3mm to 4 mm. In certain embodiments, the height 81L is in the range of 4mm to 5 mm.

Height 81L may form a stop for reservoir 8 t. Referring again to fig. 8A, the minimum height between the one or more through holes 81h and the bottom of the oil reservoir 8t may be equal to 81L. Referring again to fig. 8A, the minimum height between the one or more through holes 81h and the bottom of the oil reservoir 8t may be different from 81L. In some embodiments, the minimum height between one or more through holes 81h and the bottom of the reservoir 8t may be greater than 81L.

As shown in fig. 8C, the ramp structure 82r has a height 82L from the bottom of the reservoir 8 t. In certain embodiments, the height 82L is in the range of 1mm to 2 mm. In certain embodiments, the height 82L is in the range of 2mm to 3 mm. In certain embodiments, the height 82L is in the range of 3mm to 4 mm. In certain embodiments, the height 82L is in the range of 4mm to 5 mm.

Fig. 8D illustrates a cross-sectional view of a heating assembly base according to some embodiments of the invention. Reservoir 8t has a depth 83L. Depth 83L may be less than height 81L. Depth 83L may be less than height 82L. Depth 83L may be equal to height 82L. The intake passage 31 communicates with the atomizing chamber 8c via a communication portion 31 c. The air outlet passage 32 communicates with the atomizing chamber 8c via a communication portion 32 c.

Fig. 9A illustrates a schematic diagram of an atomization device assembly according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The atomization device 100 may include a cartridge 100A and a body 100B. The cartridge 100A may be designed to be removably coupled to the body 100B. The body 100B may have a receiving portion 24 c. A portion of the cartridge 100A may be received within the receiving portion 24 c. The receiving portion 24c may surround a portion of the cartridge 100A. The receiving portion 24c may cover a portion of the cartridge 100A. A portion of the cartridge 100A may be exposed by the body 100B.

The cartridge 100A may be removably coupled to the body 100B in two orientations. In some embodiments, the air intake channel 31 may be toward the left side of the cartridge 100A when the cartridge 100A is coupled with the body 100B. In certain embodiments, the air intake channel 31 may be toward the right side of the cartridge 100A when the cartridge 100A is coupled with the body 100B. In the above case, the atomizer 100 can be normally operated regardless of the orientation in which the cartridge 100A is engaged with the body 100B.

When the cartridge 100A is engaged with the main body 100B in a first direction (e.g., the intake passage 31 may be toward the left side of the cartridge 100A), the conductive contacts 9 of the cartridge 100A and the conductive pins 15 of the main body 100B contact each other. When the cartridge 100A is coupled to the body 100B in the first direction, the conductive contacts 9 of the cartridge 100A and the conductive pins 15 of the body 100B are electrically connected to each other. When the cartridge 100A is engaged with the main body 100B in a second orientation (e.g., the air intake passage 31 may be toward the right side of the cartridge 100A), the conductive contacts 9 of the cartridge 100A and the conductive pins 15 of the main body 100B contact each other. When the cartridge 100A is coupled to the main body 100B in the second orientation, the conductive contacts 9 of the cartridge 100A and the conductive pins 15 of the main body 100B are electrically connected to each other.

Figures 9B and 9C illustrate cross-sectional views of a cartridge according to some embodiments of the invention.

A cross-section 3s1 of the cartridge 100A at a length 100L1 from the lower surface 11s of the metal base 11 is shown in fig. 9B. A cross-section 3s2 of the cartridge 100A at a length 100L2 from the lower surface 11s of the metal base 11 is shown in fig. 9C. As shown in fig. 9B, the cartridge housing 3 may have an asymmetric cross-section 3s1 at a length 100L1 from the lower surface 11s of the metal chassis 11. As shown in fig. 9C, the cartridge housing 3 may have a symmetrical cross-section 3s2 at a length 100L2 from the lower surface 11s of the metal chassis 11. In certain embodiments, cross-section 3s1 exhibits non-axial symmetry with respect to axis 100 x. In certain embodiments, cross-section 3s2 exhibits axial symmetry about axis 100 x. As shown in fig. 9A, the axis 100x extends from the top to the bottom of the cartridge 100A.

When the cartridge 100A is removably coupled with the main body 100B, the receiving portion 24c encloses the cross-section 3s 1. When the cartridge 100A is removably coupled with the main body 100B, the receiving portion 24c encloses the cross-section 3s 2.

The output power control method 200 may comprise several steps. In some embodiments, several steps of the output power control method 200 may be performed sequentially according to the sequence shown in fig. 10. In some embodiments, several steps in the output power control method 200 may not be performed in the order shown in fig. 10.

In step 201, a user's inhalation is detected. Step 201 may be performed by the sensor 16 and the controller 171.

In step 202 it is determined whether the time for which the power output to the heating assembly 6 is stopped is greater than a threshold TN 1. If the time for stopping the power output to the heating assembly 6 is greater than or equal to the threshold TN1, proceed to step 203. If the time for stopping the power output to the heating assembly 6 does not reach the threshold TN1, proceed to step 204. Step 202 may be performed by setting a timer in the controller 171. The controller 171 may set a timer starting from the point at which the power supply unit 20 stops supplying power to the heating unit 6.

In certain embodiments, the threshold TN1 is in the range of 15 seconds to 60 seconds. In certain embodiments, the threshold TN1 is in the range of 25 seconds to 40 seconds. In some embodiments, the threshold TN1 may be 30 seconds.

In step 203, power P1 is output to the heating component 6 in a period S1, and power P2 is output to the heating component in a period S2 immediately after the period S1. The time periods S1 and S2 are both within the continuous inhalation of the user. Step 204 may be performed by the controller 171, the circuit board 17, the power supply assembly 20, the conductive contacts 9, the conductive pogo pins 15, and the heating assembly 6.

In certain embodiments, power P1 may be greater than power P2. In certain embodiments, P1 is in the range of 6W to 15W. In certain embodiments, P1 is in the range of 7.2W to 9W. In certain embodiments, P2 is in the range of 4.5W to 9W. In certain embodiments, P2 is in the range of 6W to 8W.

In certain embodiments, S1 is in the range of 0.1 seconds to 2 seconds. In certain embodiments, S1 is in the range of 0.1 seconds to 1 second. In certain embodiments, S1 is in the range of 0.1 seconds to 0.6 seconds.

In certain embodiments, S2 is in the range of 0.1 seconds to 4 seconds. In certain embodiments, S2 is in the range of 0.1 seconds to 3.5 seconds.

Step 202 and step 203 have many advantages. With the threshold TN1, it can be determined whether the atomization device 100 is not used for a long time. When the user does not use the atomizing device 100 for a long time, the heating member 6 assumes a cooling state. When the user performs the first inhalation maneuver on the nebulizing device 100, the nebulizing device 100 may output a greater power P1 for a time period S1. The greater power P1 may accelerate the aerosol generation speed. When the user' S inhalation reaches the time period S2, the heating element 6 has already had a certain temperature, and the atomizer device 100 may reduce the output power to P2. The reduced power P2 allows for uniform aerosol generation. The reduced power P2 may allow the use time of the power supply assembly 20 to increase.

In step 204, power P3 is output to the heating assembly. Step 203 may be performed by the controller 171, the circuit board 17, the power supply assembly 20, the conductive contacts 9, the conductive pogo pins 15, and the heating assembly 6.

In certain embodiments, P3 is in the range of 3.5W to 10W. In certain embodiments, P3 is in the range of 4.5W to 9W. In certain embodiments, P3 is in the range of 6W to 8W. In certain embodiments, P3 may be the same as P2. In certain embodiments, P3 may be different from P2.

Step 202 and step 204 have many advantages. With the threshold TN1, it can be determined whether the atomization device 100 was used by the user in a short time. If the atomizing device 100 is used by a user for a short period of time, the heating element 6 has not yet cooled completely. If the atomizing device 100 is used by a user for a short period of time, the heating member 6 has a specific temperature. The atomizer 100 may now adjust the output power to P3. The adjusted power P3 allows for uniform aerosol generation. The adjusted power P3 may allow for increased usage time of the power supply assembly 20.

In step 205, when the time to output power to the heating assembly has reached the threshold TN2, power output to the heating assembly is stopped. Step 205 may be performed by setting a timer in the controller 171.

Step 205 has many advantages. Stopping heating when the heating assembly 6 continues to heat for a time period reaching the threshold TN2 may prevent the heating assembly 6 from overheating. Overheating of the heating element 6 may cause damage to other components within the aerosolization device 100. Overheating of the heating assembly 6 may reduce the life of the internal components of the atomizing device 100. Stopping heating when the heating assembly 6 continues to heat for a time period of a threshold TN2 may prevent the heating assembly 6 from burning dry. The heating element 6 may generate scorched smell by dry burning. The heating element 6 may generate toxic substances by dry burning.

In certain embodiments, the threshold TN2 is in the range of 2 seconds to 10 seconds.

In step 206, when the duration of the inhalation is not detected to reach the threshold TN3, the nebulizer device 100 is triggered to enter a standby state. When in the standby state, the atomizer 100 has reduced power consumption. While in the standby state, the sensor 16 remains active. Step 206 may be performed by setting a timer in the controller 171.

When the user stops inhaling, the output power control method 200 may further comprise the step of stopping the output power to the heating element 6. This step may be performed by the controller 171 and the sensor 16 in combination.

As used herein, spatially relative terms, such as "under," "below," "lower," "above," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one component or feature's relationship to another component or feature as illustrated in the figures. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly. It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present.

As used herein, the terms "approximately," "substantially," "essentially," and "about" are used to describe and account for minor variations. When used in conjunction with an event or circumstance, the terms can refer to an instance in which the event or circumstance occurs precisely as well as an instance in which the event or circumstance occurs in close proximity. As used herein with respect to a given value or range, the term "about" generally means within ± 10%, ± 5%, ± 1%, or ± 0.5% of the given value or range. Ranges may be expressed herein as from one end point to another end point or between two end points. Unless otherwise specified, all ranges disclosed herein are inclusive of the endpoints. The term "substantially coplanar" may refer to two surfaces located within a few micrometers (μm) along the same plane, e.g., within 10 μm, within 5 μm, within 1 μm, or within 0.5 μm located along the same plane. When referring to "substantially" the same numerical value or property, the term can refer to values that are within ± 10%, ± 5%, ± 1%, or ± 0.5% of the mean of the stated values.

As used herein, the terms "approximately," "substantially," "essentially," and "about" are used to describe and explain minor variations. When used in conjunction with an event or circumstance, the terms can refer to an instance in which the event or circumstance occurs precisely as well as an instance in which the event or circumstance occurs in close proximity. For example, when used in conjunction with numerical values, the terms can refer to a range of variation that is less than or equal to ± 10% of the stated numerical value, e.g., less than or equal to ± 5%, less than or equal to ± 4%, less than or equal to ± 3%, less than or equal to ± 2%, less than or equal to ± 1%, less than or equal to ± 0.5%, less than or equal to ± 0.1%, or less than or equal to ± 0.05%. For example, two numerical values are considered to be "substantially" or "about" the same if the difference between the two numerical values is less than or equal to ± 10% (e.g., less than or equal to ± 5%, less than or equal to ± 4%, less than or equal to ± 3%, less than or equal to ± 2%, less than or equal to ± 1%, less than or equal to ± 0.5%, less than or equal to ± 0.1%, or less than or equal to ± 0.05%) of the mean of the values. For example, "substantially" parallel may refer to a range of angular variation of less than or equal to ± 10 ° from 0 °, e.g., less than or equal to ± 5 °, less than or equal to ± 4 °, less than or equal to ± 3 °, less than or equal to ± 2 °, less than or equal to ± 1 °, less than or equal to ± 0.5 °, less than or equal to ± 0.1 °, or less than or equal to ± 0.05 °. For example, "substantially" perpendicular may refer to a range of angular variation of less than or equal to ± 10 ° from 90 °, e.g., less than or equal to ± 5 °, less than or equal to ± 4 °, less than or equal to ± 3 °, less than or equal to ± 2 °, less than or equal to ± 1 °, less than or equal to ± 0.5 °, less than or equal to ± 0.1 °, or less than or equal to ± 0.05 °.

For example, two surfaces may be considered coplanar or substantially coplanar if the displacement between the two surfaces is equal to or less than 5 μm, equal to or less than 2 μm, equal to or less than 1 μm, or equal to or less than 0.5 μm. A surface may be considered planar or substantially planar if the displacement of the surface relative to the plane between any two points on the surface is equal to or less than 5 μm, equal to or less than 2 μm, equal to or less than 1 μm, or equal to or less than 0.5 μm.

As used herein, the terms "conductive", "electrically conductive" and "conductivity" refer to the ability to transfer electrical current. Conductive materials generally indicate those materials that present little or zero opposition to current flow. One measure of conductivity is siemens per meter (S/m). Typically, the conductive material has a conductivity greater than approximately 10⁴S/m (e.g., at least 10)⁵S/m or toLess than 10⁶S/m) of the above-mentioned material. The conductivity of a material can sometimes vary with temperature. Unless otherwise specified, the electrical conductivity of a material is measured at room temperature.

As used herein, the singular terms "a" and "the" may include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the description of some embodiments, a component provided "on" or "over" another component may encompass the case where the preceding component is directly on (e.g., in physical contact with) the succeeding component, as well as the case where one or more intervening components are located between the preceding and succeeding components.

Unless otherwise specified, spatial descriptions such as "above," "below," "upper," "left," "right," "lower," "top," "bottom," "vertical," "horizontal," "side," "above," "below," "upper," "on … …," "under … …," "down," and the like are directed relative to the orientation shown in the figures. It is to be understood that the spatial descriptions used herein are for purposes of illustration only and that actual implementations of the structures described herein may be spatially arranged in any orientation or manner provided that the embodiments of the present invention are not biased by such arrangements.

While the invention has been described and illustrated with reference to specific embodiments thereof, such description and illustration are not intended to limit the invention. It will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the true spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. The illustrations may not be drawn to scale. There may be a difference between the artistic reproduction in the present invention and actual equipment due to variables in the manufacturing process, and the like. There may be other embodiments of the invention that are not specifically illustrated. The specification and drawings are to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense. Modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation, material, composition of matter, substance, method or process to the objective, spirit and scope of the present invention. All such modifications are intended to be within the scope of the claims appended hereto. Although the methods disclosed herein have been described with reference to particular operations performed in a particular order, it should be understood that these operations may be combined, sub-divided, or reordered to form equivalent methods without departing from the teachings of the present disclosure. Accordingly, unless specifically indicated herein, the order and grouping of the operations is not a limitation of the present invention.

The foregoing outlines features of several embodiments and detailed aspects of the present disclosure. The embodiments described in this disclosure may be readily utilized as a basis for designing or modifying other processes and structures for carrying out the same or similar purposes and/or obtaining the same or similar advantages of the embodiments introduced herein. Such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and various changes, substitutions, and alterations can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An atomization device, comprising:

a cartridge having a housing, a heating assembly, and a heating assembly base;

the heating assembly base having a reservoir, a first support member adjacent the reservoir, and a second support member adjacent the reservoir, the reservoir having a first depth;

the first support member has a plurality of openings, the second support member has a ramp structure, a distance between the ramp structure and a bottom of the storage tank is greater than the first depth, and a distance between the plurality of openings and the bottom of the storage tank is greater than the first depth;

a body having a receiving portion;

the receiving portion covers a portion of the cartridge when the cartridge is removably coupled with the body.

2. The atomizing device of claim 1, the heating element comprising a ceramic material and having a porosity of 40% to 50%.

3. The atomizing device of claim 1, the housing and the heating element base defining an inlet air channel and an outlet air channel, the heating element and the heating element base defining a cavity, the inlet air channel communicating with the cavity via the plurality of openings.

4. The atomizing device of claim 1, the heating component comprising a heating circuit disposed on a surface of the heating component, a conductive component, and a protective component disposed between the conductive component and the heating circuit.

5. The atomizing device of claim 4, wherein the protective component forms an open circuit (open circuit) when a temperature of the protective component is greater than a first threshold.

6. The atomizing device of claim 4, wherein the protective component forms an open circuit (open circuit) when a temperature of the protective component is greater than a first threshold value, and wherein the protective component forms a short circuit (short circuit) when the temperature of the protective component is below a second threshold value.

7. The atomizing device of claim 6, wherein the first threshold is different than the second threshold.

8. An apparatus for storing a fluid, comprising:

the heating assembly comprises a heating assembly top cover, a heating assembly and a heating assembly base;

the heating assembly base having a first support member and a second support member adjacent a reservoir having a first depth on the heating assembly base,

the first support member has a first opening spaced a first height from the bottom of the reservoir, the first height being greater than the first depth;

the second support member has a ramp structure that is a second height from the bottom of the storage tank, the second height being greater than or equal to the first depth.

9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the first support member has a first snap portion, the second support member has a second snap portion, the heating assembly top cover is removably coupled with the heating assembly base via the first and second snap portions, the heating assembly is disposed between the heating assembly top cover and the heating assembly base.

10. The apparatus of claim 8, further comprising a housing defining an inlet channel and an outlet channel with the heating element base, the heating element defining a cavity with the heating element base, the inlet channel communicating with the cavity via the opening.

11. The device of claim 8, wherein the first support means further comprises a second opening, a third opening, a fourth opening, a fifth opening, and a sixth opening, wherein the second opening, the third opening, the fourth opening, the fifth opening, and the sixth opening have the same diameter.

12. The device of claim 11, wherein the second opening, the third opening, the fourth opening, the fifth opening, and the sixth opening are spaced from the bottom of the reservoir by a distance greater than the first height.

13. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the air outlet channel communicates with the cavity via a communication portion, wherein the opening and the communication portion are located between the heating element and the heating element base.

14. The device of claim 10, further comprising a hollow tube disposed on the heating assembly base, the hollow tube extending from the heating assembly base into the air intake channel.

15. The apparatus of claim 14, the heating element base enclosing a first portion of the hollow tube and exposing a second portion of the hollow tube, the second portion being out of contact with the housing.

16. The device of claim 10, the heating assembly top cap having a through-hole and the housing and the heating assembly top cap defining a storage compartment in communication with the heating assembly via the through-hole of the heating assembly top cap.

17. A method of operating an atomizing device, comprising:

passing a first flow of air along an air inlet passage defined by a housing and a heating assembly base into a cavity between the heating assembly and the heating assembly base via a first opening in a first support member;

flowing the first gas stream from the cavity through a ramp structure on a second support member into a gas outlet channel defined by the housing and the heating assembly base;

causing the first gas stream to undergo a temperature rise upon entering the cavity, an

Causing the first gas flow to generate a temperature drop when flowing through the gas outlet channel;

wherein a distance between the ramp structure and a bottom of a reservoir of the heating assembly base is greater than a first depth of the reservoir, and a distance between the plurality of openings of the first support member and the bottom of the reservoir is greater than the first depth.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein the temperature rise is in the range of 200 ℃ to 320 ℃.

19. The method of claim 17, wherein the temperature drop is in the range of 145 ℃ to 265 ℃.

20. The method of claim 17, further comprising causing the temperature rise in the first gas flow via a heating circuit disposed on a surface of the heating element.